[OSGeo-Conf] Travel Grant Programs - Call for help!

[María Arias de Reyna]

Thanks!

El jue., 22 mar. 2018 18:10, Steven Feldman <shfeldman at gmail.com> escribió:

> I have updated the 2018 TGP page with some guidance for anyone who wants
> to run a TGP (global or regional) which explains what is involved based on
> our 2017 experience
>
> See
> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_Travel_Grant_Programme_2018#Guidance_for_those_wishing_to_run_a_TGP
>
> I hope this helps
> ______
> Steven
>
>
> On 21 Mar 2018, at 09:38, María Arias de Reyna <delawen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> After a quick poll, I got different answers, but most of the
> rejections come from:
>
> 1.- They don't feel relevant in the international community to
> participate. As if working on a project or going to conferences is not
> enough to have the "power" to decide who should be granted the TGP.
> Like you need to be one of the "famous" ones.
> 2.- They feel unsure they will be able to perform this task. Because:
> lack of knowledge, subjectivity,...
>
> So I think it would be good if you can clarify how did you work in
> previous years and what kind of skills are needed here (maybe just
> understand English and being able to fill an objective criteria
> test?). Like a step by step "what would a volunteer for TGP have to
> do". Also, a confirmation that (if the team is big enough?) each
> request will be reviewed by more than one person. So they feel less
> stressed in case of subjectiveness.
>
> I think that will help getting more people involved. And then we can
> try sending requests to each chapter and project teams to make sure
> this reach as much people as possible?
>
> Regards,
> María.
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 1:32 PM, Till Adams <till.adams at fossgis.de> wrote:
>
> Dear CC-list!
>
> As you know, the next FOSS4g events show up on our time map!
>
> Steven Feldman, Mark Iliffe and I already started our discussions about
> how to run the Travel Grant program for Dar Es Salaam.
> See our first results here:
> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_Travel_Grant_Programme_2018
>
> Beside the global event, also FOSS4G NA is coming up, a Grant Program is
> also wanted there.
>
> Because we need people to manage the TGP's, this is a call for
> volunteers, as both events need some helping hands in TGP. Last year we
> reviewed 80 applications and every member of TGP brought them in his/her
> order. Also the contact to the grantees and so forth takes some time. So
> be prepared to spent some hours, but on the other hand, it's your chance
> to to s.th. really meaningful. Bring people to a FOSS4G!
>
> Call for Dar:
> In general we think that at least 3 from CC and 3 locals for Dar are
> needed. So if we could have one more helping hand from CC for TGP Dar
> this is very appreciated (last year Eli joined us, perhaps you have time
> to support TGP again this year?). If interested, please contact me,
> Steven or Mark.
>
> F4GNA
> We need volunteers to run the full program for FOSS4G NA. Steven and me
> are occupied with the Dar program, so we have no capacties to also
> support the F4GNA program. If interested, please contact Jody.
>
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Till
>
>
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